Tisha Campbell-Martin

This Chicago-based comedian had a difficult upbringing, with her father “abusing anyone who felt like they had a voice” and being physically abusive. Growing up, Tisha Campbell-Martin was looked at as the quiet one in the family, and developed a deep dislike of men.

Despite that, Tisha’s comedic talent shone through. With her face covered in tattoos and accented Southern drawls, she was robbed of a college scholarship to study art history because of how different she appeared.